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The recent settlement between New York's attorney general and Sony exposed schemes to boost airplay for certain artists. But the practice of payola has persisted from the days of Tin Pan Alley's "song pluggers."

For some musicians good song writing is elementary. For others it's elementary school. A CD called Kid Pan Alley collects tunes created in classrooms around the country and recorded by top Nashville artists, including Amy Grant.

Spain will play Portugal, France will play Peru, and Brazil will play Switzerland — but the draw for the Russian-hosted tournament lacks an obviously imposing group.

The former president has remained a constant presence in this year's statewide primaries, endorsing more than 200 Republican candidates. Here's his win-loss record so far.

The latest on a Russian-controlled nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The Western U.S. bakes under historic heat wave. On Brazil's Independence Day, President Bolsonaro plans to flaunt his military ties.

An investigation by NPR and the Center for Public Integrity has revealed widespread and persistent gaming of the system that's designed to measure and control the coal mine dust that causes the deadly disease.

The streaming giant's new policy on artists who engage in "hateful conduct" is a half-measure, but it demonstrates the power the company now wields — and the challenge it now faces.

Andy Chow is a general assignment state government reporter who focuses on environmental, energy, agriculture, and education-related issues. He started his journalism career as an associate producer with ABC 6/FOX 28 in Columbus before becoming a producer with WBNS 10TV.

Pakistan's president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf can run for another term while holding on to his post as army chief, the country's Supreme Court said. The move angered opposition leaders, who had been demanding he relinquish control of the military.

Join in the fun at the San Francisco festival's 10th anniversary and stream performances from alt-J, Kaytranada, Thundercat and more.